Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1887-07-28

nary Skirmish-A Resolution SpeaklnS z
in High Terms Of Mr. sherman.
TOLEDO, O., July 27.
Contrary TO all expectations, the confer.
ence of the opponents of Sherman's endorse.
ment, last night, developed disposition in
the dire ction of harmony. The proposition
that the Sherman resolution be allowed to
go through without opposition, on condition
that the State committee should be made up
in Foraker's interest, was favorably discussed
and late last night handed to Sherman.
Whether it will DE peace or war in the re-
publican convention, this afternoon, over the
Sherman endorsement, is what great many
people are anxiously seeking to ascertain.
The most anxious ones are the leading can
didates for minor places on the ticket, who
fear that collision of the Blaine and Sher-
man forces may lead to q smashing of states
and decentralization of their prospects among
the mass of conflicting rnmors and so called
semi official statements that are being passed
from mouth to mouth, but the only thing
that stands out as certain is that the endorse
ment of the resolution will be presented in
precisely the same shape that has been out
lined from the start.
There will be no backdown ON the part OF
the Senator and no juggling with words that
will give the pill coat of sugar. What his
opponents will do Is merely matter of spec
ulation. They are, in fact. divided on the
policy it is best to pursue, and as a result of
this hesitating attitude the feeling in favor of
peace and harmony grows apace. Sherman e
friends have conceded to Foraker the con-
troll of the executive and campaign commit.
tee and are giving it out that in so doing they
have taken the wind out of the sails of their
opponents.
But the latter will not concede as much.
They wanted the committee, and have got it,
but some of them, at least, are not inclined
to accept it in full satisfaction of a passive
attitude on endorsement Three PROPOSE
tiOns in relation to the matter were under dis
cussion at noon; One to fight the endorse.
ment tooth and nail ; another to incorporate
resolution in the platform eulogizing Sher-
man as a statesman and leader, but making
no reference 10 any endorsement, and third,
to recognize him as a suitable and available
candidate, but not as Ohio's candidate. This
latter proposition finds the most supporters
in the Blaine camp, as the easiest way out of
the difficulty, but is not acceptable to the
Sherman people.
The latter say that if Sherman goes to the
Chicago convention, it must be as Ohio's
candidate rather than one of the field, and
that an endorsement of his claims as such a
candidate, even by majority vote, would be
more preferable to him than a general lauda.
tory resolution, which by its non committal
character might be given to half dozen otb-
er men in the State and mean just as much
or as little. Besides this, the Sherman men
are willing and desirous that opposition of
the most pronounced kind having been de
veloped, delegates should go on record by a
call of counties in order that material thus
secured may be put to use in the campaign
in favor of their candidate.
At this writing the Blaine men are still in
conference. The publication of dispatches
las. night of the fact that Sherman would re-
gard two-thirds or three-quarters vote in
his favor as sufficient to justify him in going
to the country as the choice of Ohio, is Great
ing much comment this morning, and if there
is trouble in the convention his position will
be antagonized without any mincing of lam
gusge by more than one of the friends of the
man from Maine. In short, beyond the fact
that Sherman is sure of u good round ma
jority, the probable attitude of the conven
tion is as much matter of speculation as it
was twenty-four hours ago.
The convention was called to order in
Memorial hall at P. NJ, by chairman
DTlUskndue VI tD6 Stdte central COmultlee.
Hon. Daniel Ryan of Portsmouth, was elected
temporary chairman.
In introducing him Brinsmade made brief
bat stirring address, in which he eulogized
Senator Sherman and Governor Foraker and
referred to the work of the last republican
legislature in complimentary terms. His
reference to Foraker was received with loud
applause. When the name of Sherman was
mentioned the audience went wild, then there
was lull, but when the speaker proceeded
to say that Shermsn's public career had been
equalled by few and excelled by none and
that he was we'll worthy of the highest place
in the gift OF the nation, the enthusiasm grew
IN intensity.
The address of the temporary chairman
was vigorous. He denounced the democracy
of the State in unsparing terms and declared
that it insulted the intelligence of the State
when 1t sought to sneak into power on its
present platform. From this he proceeded
interrupted every moment with cheers, to
say:
Gentlemen, the deeds of the democracy
have been the richest auguries of republican
victory. The year has been crowded with
democratic mistakes. This year, with this
convention, begins the Presidential battle OF
1888. Let this convention today name Ohio's
choice for the Presidency. You know whom
| mean. There is but one man for Ohioans
now, whatever there may have been in the
past. For twenty EIGHT years the republican
| party of Ohio has trusted, honored and loved
John Sherman Let us show TO the repub.
licsns of the country that we honor, love and
trust him still. Let US give him such a sin-
cere, enthusiastic and determined endorse
ment as beitting so distinguished fellow
citizen whose deeds will live in the nations
history as do those of Alexander Hamilton.
The republicans of Ohio from whose midst
came Grant Hayes and Garfield, can
not, with credit to themselves, do less. This
is our opportunity. Let US grasp it. The
people of the country are ready. They have
not forgotten the past, they have forgiven it
But it will not follow bourbonism that seeks
to revive the principle of a lost cause. Their
march is in another direction, and as sure as
November comes we will elect Foraker and
the State ticket. Then let US turn towards
1888, and try to put John Sherman in the
White House.
The conclusion of the speech was received
with another outburst of enthusiasm, the del.
egates on the floor and the spectators in the
balconies vieing with each other in the hear
tiness of their demonstrations, while the
occupants of the ladies gallery waved their
handkerchiefs and clapped ther delicate little
hands